What is a Japanese Satsuma vase?

A type of Japanese pottery originated from Satsuma province in Japan is termed as Satsuma ware. A vase of this kind is known as a Satsuma vase. An interesting fact about Satsuma ware is that they feature a "makers mark" or marking as a key to help collectors unlock the value, age and authenticity of the piece. Shop a range of antique and vintage Japanese vases on 1stDibs.

Are Japanese vases valuable?

Yes, some Japanese vases are valuable. Some of the most highly sought-after types of Japanese vases include Satsuma, Kutani, Arita and Imari pieces. There is also a demand for select cloisonné and bronze vases made by Japanese artisans. The size, style, condition and rarity of a Japanese vase will contribute to its value. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can give you an estimate of how much a particular vase is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Japanese vases.

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Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases with Lotus Frog and Butterflies Goto

$9,500 / set

H 7.875 in Dm 5.5 in

Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases with Lotus Frog and Butterflies Goto

Located in Long Island City, NY

A beautiful pair of Japanese cloisonne enamel vases from the school of Goto Seizaburo, Meiji period

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Enamel

19th Century Meiji Period Bronze Vase with Two Frogs

$3,815

H 12 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in

19th Century Meiji Period Bronze Vase with Two Frogs

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Meiji period bronze vase with two frogs against a rough textured ground, signed ‘Hyakusei

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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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Pair of Japanese Vases with Frogs

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H 11.23 in Dm 4.34 in

Pair of Japanese Vases with Frogs

Located in Hamburg, DE

Unusual Pair of Vases with Frogs . Brass bronzed .

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Brass

Japanese Gourd Shaped Bronze Vase with Frog

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H 10 in W 3.5 in D 4 in

Japanese Gourd Shaped Bronze Vase with Frog

Located in Chicago, IL

This spectacular Japanese 19th century bronze gourd shaped vase features a frog climbing up the

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Bronze

Japanese Meiji Satsuma Vase with Frogs at War

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H 14 in Dm 9 in

Japanese Meiji Satsuma Vase with Frogs at War

Located in Astoria, NY

Japanese Meiji period satsuma vase depicting a colorful frieze of frogs at war, parcel gilt, with

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Ceramic

Pair Japanese Bamboo Vases with Silvered Bronze Frog Mounts

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H 16.25 in Dm 4.25 in

Pair Japanese Bamboo Vases with Silvered Bronze Frog Mounts

Located in New York, NY

Pair of mid-century Japanese vases crafted from bamboo wood, Showa era, circa 1970s, with silvered

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Metalwork

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Bronze Meiji Vases with a Frog Climbing Japan, 19th Century

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H 7.49 in Dm 0.04 in

Antique Japanese Bronze Meiji Vases with a Frog Climbing Japan, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

vase. Unmarked. Additional information: Material: Bronze, Cloisonne & Metal Region of Origin: Japan

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Vases

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Bronze

Japanese Taisho Artist Signed Bronze Vase with Tree Frog, circa 1920

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H 9.75 in Dm 7 in

Japanese Taisho Artist Signed Bronze Vase with Tree Frog, circa 1920

Located in San Francisco, CA

A very elegant Japanese bronze vase cast to imitate ceramic with a very nicely sculpted tree frog

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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Large Japanese Meiji Period Bronze over Lay Vase

$13,749

H 22.45 in Dm 11.82 in

Large Japanese Meiji Period Bronze over Lay Vase

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A wonderful Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Bronze overlay vase. Having exquisite and amusing scenes in relief, patinated and overlay of a Dog of Foo, a Frog fishing in a Lotus lea...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Vases

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Japanese MIxed Metals and Bronze Meiji Period Vase by Nogawa

$3,800

H 13 in Dm 6 in

Japanese MIxed Metals and Bronze Meiji Period Vase by Nogawa

By Ando Jubei

Located in Sarasota, FL

Japanese mixed metal and bronze Meiji period finely cast and inlaid vase of an eagle in a tree. Marked for Nogawa workshop and signed by maker on the side.

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Antique Late 19th Century Anglo-Japanese Metalwork

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Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Enamel Vase

$3,849

H 20.48 in Dm 9.85 in

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Enamel Vase

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive Japanese bronze and cloisonne enamel vase having raised decoration depicting a carp in the river, with a deer under a tree.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Bronze

'Daffodil' Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios

$130,621

H 22.05 in Dm 15.75 in

'Daffodil' Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios

By Tiffany Studios

Located in London, GB

‘Daffodil’ table lamp by Tiffany Studios American, c. 1910 Height 56cm, diameter 40cm Designed and hand-made by the artisans from the renowned Tiffany Studios (1902-1932), this ‘Daf...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Lead

Antique Decorative Posy Vase, Japanese, Bronze, Meiji Period, Urn, Victorian

$3,299

H 8.67 in W 5.91 in D 6.7 in

Antique Decorative Posy Vase, Japanese, Bronze, Meiji Period, Urn, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique decorative posy vase. A Japanese, bronze Meiji period urn, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900. Adorned with superb relief bird figures over a wonderful...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Bronze

Antique Signed Japanese Bronze Mixed Metals Butterbur Vase by Atsuyoshi / Inoue

$1,850

H 8.5 in W 4 in D 3.63 in

Antique Signed Japanese Bronze Mixed Metals Butterbur Vase by Atsuyoshi / Inoue

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed antique Japanese Meiji period mixed metals vase. By Miyabe Atsuyoshi for Inoue of Kyoto. With a bronze body and decorated with inlaid gold, silver, and shibuichi ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper

Antique Hand Carved Phoenix & Dragon w. Large Mirror Side Table Entry Hall Stand

$42,086

H 104.5 in W 49 in D 22 in

Antique Hand Carved Phoenix & Dragon w. Large Mirror Side Table Entry Hall Stand

By Gabriel Viardot

Located in Lisse, NL

Rare large and extremely sculptural wall table with marble inlay and beveled mirror. If you are appreciative of rare and sculptural antiques then this large mirror / side table coul...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Floor Mirrors and Full...

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Marble

Large Japanese Patinated Bronze Mixed Metal Charger Meiji Period, circa 1880

$1,650

H 1.5 in Dm 17.75 in

Large Japanese Patinated Bronze Mixed Metal Charger Meiji Period, circa 1880

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A large Japanese patinated bronze Mixed metal charger Meiji period Finely decorated in gold, silver, copper and bronze. Naturalistically accurate depiction of sparrows among...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Gold, Silver, Copper, Bronze

Large Japanese Bronze Koro Incense Burner, Meiji Period, 19th Century, Japan

$5,200

H 30.5 in Dm 13 in

Large Japanese Bronze Koro Incense Burner, Meiji Period, 19th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A large and fantastic Japanese cast bronze incense burner, koro, with high relief design, Meiji period, late 19th century, Japan. The large and tall koro cast in extremely high re...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Bronze Vases

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H 12 in Dm 5 in

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Bronze Vases

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of Japanese bronze vases depicting scenes with different birds. These would make a wonderful pair of lamps.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Bronze and Gilt Vases

$10,999 / set

H 16.54 in Dm 6.7 in

Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Bronze and Gilt Vases

By Zo Miyao 1

Located in Brighton, Sussex

Pair of fine quality Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) patinated bronze Miyao style gold and silver overlay two handled vases, each with twin handles, classical motif decoration with...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Vases

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Bronze

19th Century 'Meiji Period' Japanese Bronze Vase

$4,950

H 8 in Dm 8 in

19th Century 'Meiji Period' Japanese Bronze Vase

Located in North Miami, FL

19th Century (Meiji Period) Japanese bronze vase. It is realistically cast as a gnarled pine tree trunk with vines growing around it.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Bronze

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vase with Grasses and Quail Design

$5,500

H 13.75 in Dm 7.38 in

Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vase with Grasses and Quail Design

Located in Hudson, NY

Meiji Japanese bronze vase with grasses and Quail design, Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze vase with elaborate raised design of wild grasses, flowers, and vine partially hiding a pair...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Bronz Gilt Vase with Flower and Bird Design, Meiji Period

$6,000

H 11.82 in Dm 10.04 in

Japanese Antique Bronz Gilt Vase with Flower and Bird Design, Meiji Period

Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo

This work is produced by Egawa, a master craftsman from the Meiji era. It can be said to be a representative of brilliant metalworking technology. "Kaga zougan", an excellent met...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Massive Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase, Late 19th Century, Japan

$7,500

H 25 in Dm 24 in

Massive Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase, Late 19th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A very large Meiji period bronze vase, possibly for temple use, with high relief design and elephant head handles, late 19th century, Japan. Of baluster form and unusual size, yet ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Bronze

Japanese mixed metal bronze vase, Meiji period.

$16,499

H 26.78 in Dm 13.39 in

Japanese mixed metal bronze vase, Meiji period.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A wonderfully decorative Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) patinated bronze and mixed metal vase. Depicting a bird of pray on a perch, an Elephant with a gilded saddle and carrying a...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Vases

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Bronze

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Japanese Vase With Frogs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of Japanese vase with frogs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique Japanese vase with frogs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bronze, metal and bamboo. Japanese vase with frogs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Japanese vase with frogs bearing Art Nouveau or modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Japanese Vase With Frogs?

Prices for Japanese vase with frogs start at $532 and top out at $35,676 with the average selling for $5,125.

Finding the Right Vases for You

Whether it’s a Chinese Han dynasty glazed ceramic wine vessel, a work of Murano glass or a hand-painted Scandinavian modern stoneware piece, a fine vase brings a piece of history into your space as much as it adds a sophisticated dynamic.

Like sculptures or paintings, antique and vintage vases are considered works of fine art. Once offered as tributes to ancient rulers, vases continue to be gifted to heads of state today. Over time, decorative porcelain vases have become family heirlooms to be displayed prominently in our homes — loved pieces treasured from generation to generation.

The functional value of vases is well known. They were traditionally utilized as vessels for carrying dry goods or liquids, so some have handles and feature an opening at the top (where they flare back out). While artists have explored wildly sculptural alternatives over time, the most conventional vase shape is characterized by a bulbous base and a body with shoulders where the form curves inward.

Owing to their intrinsic functionality, vases are quite possibly versatile in ways few other art forms can match. They’re typically taller than they are wide. Some have a neck that offers height and is ideal for the stems of cut flowers. To pair with your mid-century modern decor, the right vase will be an elegant receptacle for leafy snake plants on your teak dining table, or, in the case of welcoming guests on your doorstep, a large ceramic floor vase for long tree branches or sticks — perhaps one crafted in the Art Nouveau style — works wonders.

Interior designers include vases of every type, size and style in their projects — be the canvas indoors or outdoors — often introducing a splash of color and a range of textures to an entryway or merely calling attention to nature’s asymmetries by bringing more organically shaped decorative objects into a home.

On 1stDibs, you can browse our collection of vases by material, including ceramic, glass, porcelain and more. Sizes range from tiny bud vases to massive statement pieces and every size in between.